Agent Name |
Methane sulfonyl chloride |
Alternative Name |
Methanesulfonyl chloride |
CAS Number |
124-63-0 |
Formula |
C-H3-Cl-O2-S |
Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
Synonyms |
Mesyl chloride; Methanesulfonyl chloride; MsCl; [ChemFinder] |
Category |
Acid Halides |
Description |
Colorless to pale yellow, fuming liquid; [ICSC] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as an intermediate in the production of drugs and flame-resistant chemicals; [HSDB] |
Comments |
Highly corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] It is "tear drawing" and coorosive to the skin and respiratory tract; [ICSC] |
Reference Link |
HSDB |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
TIH |
Yes |
Vapor Pressure |
2.03 mm Hg |
Lethal Concentration |
LCLo = 620 mg/m3/6H |
Reference Link |
International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO) |
Adverse Effects |
Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
Lacrimator |
Yes |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: METHANESULFONYL CHLORIDE
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